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Acupuncture for Acute Pain (ACUITY Trial)
Cleveland, OH
N/A
Waitlist Available
Led By M. Diane McKee, MD
Research Sponsored by Case Western Reserve University
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial Must have
Be older than 18 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up one-week after the participant was discharged from the ed
Awards & highlights
No Placebo-Only Group
Summary
This trial is testing whether or not acupuncture is an effective treatment for acute pain in the emergency department, and if so, how to best implement it in future studies.
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Who is the study for?
This trial is for adults over 18 with acute non-emergent pain from injuries like muscle or back pain, who rate their pain at least a 4 out of 10. They must speak English and have a triage rate scale level of 3-5. Excluded are those with psychological issues, dislocations, pregnancy, recent opioid use, migraines, ambulance arrivals/skipping triage, suspected COVID-19 or fever.
What is being tested?
The study tests acupuncture against usual care for managing acute pain in the emergency department. It's a two-arm feasibility trial across three sites to prepare for a larger future study. Participants will be randomly assigned to either receive acupuncture or the standard treatment.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
While not explicitly listed in the provided information, common side effects of acupuncture may include minor bleeding or bruising at needle sites, soreness where needles were inserted and rare cases of dizziness or fainting.
Timeline
Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~ at post treatment (45-60 minutes)
Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~at post treatment (45-60 minutes)
Treatment Details
Study Objectives
Study objectives can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.Primary study objectives
Successful Recruitment of Participants Into the Study.
Secondary study objectives
Patient Satisfaction Question 1 at 1-Week
Patient Satisfaction Question 1 at Post-treatment
Patient Satisfaction Question 2 at 1 Week
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No Placebo-Only Group
All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.
Trial Design
2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Group I: AcupunctureExperimental Treatment2 Interventions
This arm will receive acupuncture for pain management, and any pain medications will be delayed until after receipt of acupuncture.
Group II: Usual CareActive Control1 Intervention
This arm will receive usual care for pain management.
Find a Location
Closest Location:University Hospitals/Case Western Reserve University- Cleveland Medical Center· Cleveland, OH
Who is running the clinical trial?
Case Western Reserve UniversityLead Sponsor
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M. Diane McKee, MDPrincipal InvestigatorUniversity of Massachusetts, Worcester
Jeffery A Dusek, PhDPrincipal InvestigatorUniversity California-Irvine
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